1. Welcome to Mrs. Sisca and Mrs. Salamone’s 5th Grade Class

2. Daily Schedule 9:00-9:20 HOMEROOM 9:20-9:40 MATH 9:40-10:20 SPECIAL
10:20-11:00 DIP
11:00-11:40 MATH
11:40–12:20 ELA
12:20-1: RECESS/LUNCH
1:20-2: ELA
2:20 -3: SCIENCE/SS

3. Specials Schedule MONDAY ART TUESDAY GYM WEDNESDAY MUSIC THURSDAY GYM
FRIDAY GYM & LIBRARY

4. Classroom Rules
Teacher Expectations
The Three “B”s

5. Math EM4 Everyday Mathematics 4 & Common Core State Standards
Required Fluencies in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (Fluent in the Standards means “fast and accurate.” ) Grade 4- Add/subtract within 1,000,000 Grade 5- Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm

6. Math
-Operations and Algebraic Thinking -Number and Operations in Base Ten -Number and Operations—Fractions -Measurement and Data -Geometry COMMON CORE MATH is VERY LANGUAGE-BASED!! Children must be able to explain their mathematical thinking, as well as solve the problems.

7. Math Overview Operations and Algebraic Thinking
• Write and interpret numerical expressions.
• Analyze patterns and relationships.
Number and Operations in Base Ten
• Understand the place value system.
• Perform operations with multi-digit whole
numbers and with decimals to hundredths.
Number and Operations—Fractions
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add
and subtract fractions.
Apply and extend previous understandings
of multiplication and division to multiply and
divide fractions.

8. Math Overview Measurement and Data
Convert like measurement units within a given
measurement system.
Represent and interpret data.
Geometric measurement: understand concepts
of volume and relate volume to multiplication
and to addition.
Geometry
Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve
real-world and mathematical problems.
Classify two-dimensional figures into categories
based on their properties.

9. Reading
Reading – Comprehension Toolkit, Spotlight on Literary Elements, Interactive Read-Alouds,
Junior Great Books
Writing about reading will be focused on their thinking as readers, not a re-tell of what they have read
Students should be reading a minimum of 5 days every week, for 20 minutes/day
PARENTS, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR
CHILD IS READING!!- Reading Log

10. Reading continued...
Whole Class Reading, Guided Reading (small group instruction) & Independent Reading
Literature Circles & Book Clubs
**Nonfiction text : STORYWORKS & other nonfiction materials

11. Writing 1) Personal Narratives / Memoirs 2) Non-Fiction / Research
3) Persuasive Writing
Lucy Caulkins Units of Study

12. Writing continued…
As we work on each unit of study in writing, we focus on:
IDEAS
ORGANIZATION
VOICE
WORD CHOICE
SENTENCE FLUENCY
CONVENTIONS (GRAMMAR)

13. Social Studies/ELA Integrated Curriculum
The Western Hemisphere-
The United States, Canada,
and Central America
Geography
A New World Rising
Government
Economics
Culture

14. Science 21: Science for the 21st Century
INTERACTIONS IN THE NATURAL WORLD
Chemical Matter (Focus on Controlled
Studies)
2) Microworld (Cells Lead Into…)
The Human Body (Respiratory/Circulatory &
Muscular/Skeleton Systems and Genetics)
4) The Environment (Energy Transfer)

15. READING COMPREHENSION & VOCABULARY KNOWLEDGE ARE STRONGLY CORRELATED
WORDLY WISE LESSONS
5 ACTIVITIES per LESSON
1 LESSON EVERY 1.5 to 2 WEEKS
VOCABULARY TESTS

16. SPELLING Children learn spelling through their
independent reading books…
Spelling in Context
Spelling and Writing
Spelling Quizzes

17. HOMEWORK Homework is extremely important
Daily assignments- Math & Reading
Short & long term assignments
Students write their homework down in
assignment planner every morning-
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY
Please check child’s planner

18. HOMEWORK
-IF YOUR CHILD IS UNABLE TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK, PLEASE SEND US A NOTE…
-ONE EXTRA NIGHT TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENT WITHOUT PENALTY

19. Field Trips & Birthdays!
Hilltop/Hanover Farm (October 5th)
Pool Trip (June)
Birthday Parties- Please send an or a note in advance, so we can plan accordingly

20. How can you reach us?
The best, and quickest way to get in touch with us is through -
You can also send a note in with
your child in the morning

21. Classroom Website Important dates (School pictures, state tests, etc.)
Quizzes, tests and long term projects
Any other classroom news
Classroom website is available via the school website

22. Don’t forget...
Please sign up for a conference time. There are 3 sign up sheets on the back table.
There is also paper to write yourself a reminder.
Looking forward to seeing you then!

23. Good Night! Thanks so much for coming tonight!
Please feel free to leave a note for your child at their desk. They will love reading them in the morning 